Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Clear front indicator lenses

Hi Nigel, Sorry for the delay in responding, but Saturday marks the begining of another working week for me.

The Lenses were supplied by Uncle Melvyn aka Melvyn Rutter - the Morgan Emporium. www.melvyn-rutter.co.uk e- Mail: mr@melvyn-rutter.net Response normally by return, but it might say "I'm having dinner, call you later"!

I think they are '89 pre Lucas 'Reversing Light' lenses, but just mention 'same as Arian' and he will quote you for the same ones.

Previously I have had problems with the paint cracking near the rubber Body Seal on the plastic Indicator/Brake Light Mountings hence the conversion to Chrome ones (Chrome on Brass). Stainless Steel ones are/were also available from 'Heart of England Morgans' in the past.

I left the 'front' Mountings 'As Built' as they are black rubber and unpainted. May change them, depending on what 'Spots' I finally decide upon. Painted Yes, Chrome Backed No.

The clear L794 lenses arrived today from SVC, it was a 5 min job to swap them over. I would suggest using the original screws as they appear to be s/s and better quality than the plated ones supplied by SVC.

Now looks very smart with all the front lamps "clear", against the silver paintwork. £24 well spent.

I have now fitted clear rear lenses as per Paul's photo - but sourced from Ebay for £9 the pair. They are Lucas L691, and the clear lenses do look good on a silver Morgan.

The only slight hassle was getting the orange bulbs, as they are "inline pin" which are usually clear, whereas most orange glass indicator bulbs are "offset pin" - watch out for this, as they look the same but are not interchangeable.